Bumchu (Holy Water)

Is a sacred pot containing holy water which does not dry up nor spoli and continues  to be  fresh. smell even 300 years later. The sacreb Bumpa containing the water is opened for  public Darshan once a year. the  15th day of the first Tibetan Month.It contains exactly 21cups of water. the water is distributed to pilgrims to drink. But  strangely  enought the pot refills itself.  There is also purified at Tashiding.  according to common belief. the treasure of Guru Padmanabha. Bumchu is another event that forms a part of the major festivals in Sikkim. The etymology of Bumchu dissects in two words, where one is Bum meaning pot or vase and the second chu means water. The literal meaning of Bumchu is a "sacred pot". Bumchu is a Buddhist festival that is celebrated at Tashiding Monastery in Sikkim, India. Initiated in 1700 AD, Bumchu falls on the 15th day of first Tibetan calendar year (January-February). The highlight of this festiva